The Lake of NumtoWestern Siberia, on the border of the Yamal-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous districts, there is an amazing place – a unique national Park Numto. A miracle of light, almost a virgin…

Lakes of Gorny Altai: lake TeletskoyeLake Teletskoye is the largest lake of the Altai. Its name comes from the tribe of the Altai Teleuts, and Altaiski is called Altyn-Kol, which means "Golden lake". According to…

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In Spain (province of Murcia) is a unique so-called Small sea (Spanish name – La Manga del Mar Menor). This is a kind of lagoon, which is limited from the Mediterranean sea by a strip of sand, i.e. is in reality a lake. The length of the spit is 20 km from the sea width varies from 50 to 500 meters.

Features Small sea

Thanks to this feature, at the same time you can swim in two seas, the Small sea is so salty that, while it is impossible to drown. Mediterranean sea and Small sea here in Spain are characterized by absolute purity, and nearby there is no industry.

Small sea is the largest European salt lake, there is more than 50 magnificent beaches. The main feature of the lake is a small depth, a complete lack of waves, constantly warm water. Adds to the local flavor of the mild climate, the pleasant sea breeze, constant sunshine and absolutely clear water.

Family vacation on the Small sea

Particularly popular is the Small sea to conduct a leisurely family vacation, because of its small depth and lack of waves allows even young children to enjoy swimming. On the coast there are many tourist centers and hotels of different level, so tourists can choose the best option.

The largest and most famous lake in the Altai mountains. Fanned by many legends, is revered among the indigenous people. The lake is navigable, the depth up to 325 meters. Motor access to the lake is only in three places, the main part of the shore inaccessible cliffs, where no foot may tread. Most attractions can be seen only from the water by boat.

Teletskoye (or Altyn-Kul, Altynkul, Altynkol, Golden lake; winout. Altyn Kel) is a lake situated in the South of Western Siberia, in Turochaksky and Ulagan districts of the Altai Republic.

Name Teletskoye (Tiele, Teletskoe) the lake received about 400 years ago by Russian explorers, because on its banks dwelt Turkic tribes telesy (in the literature there is a widespread misconception that the name comes from the word “Teleuts”). The local people from time immemorial his name was Altyn-Kol, the Golden lake. The Mongols called the lake Altan-Nuur, in the Chinese geography it is known as the Altai or Arty.

The climate in the valley of lake Teletskoye continental; and in the opposite ends of the climatic characteristics differ from each other. For example, in the southern part of the Teletskoye lake, in an average of 4-5 degrees warmer, but in the Northern part of the falls twice precipitation. Here occurs Continue reading →

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